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Chapter 2, Problem 15STP
To determine
To explain: the choice to put the reference point in order to describe the motion of a space probe travelling from earth to Jupiter.
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Introduction:
To figure out how far an object is positioned or how fast it is traveling, one needs a reference point from which to calculate it. Any physical calculation is begun from a point of reference. Measurement is object status with respect to some other related parameter.
Earth would be the reference point to describe the motion of a space probe travelling from earth to Jupiter as we have sufficient information to measure the relative speeds.
Conclusion:
Hence, the earth will be the place of reference point.
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